Audi is planning to introduce more hybrid powertrains in its U.S. lineup.
The company’s American portfolio doesn’t include a single plug-in hybrid.
That will change with the low-volume RS5 and Nuvolari, but more models are also on the way.
Audi’s home lineup in Germany includes over 10 plug-in hybrids, and none of them are currently available in the United States. Sure, the RS5 and Nuvolari are scheduled to debut next year, but both models are low-volume nameplates that are not likely to make a dent in the company’s overall numbers.
All of this is going to change soon, though, as the German luxury brand is gearing up to add more hybrids to its U.S. lineup. That’s a smart move, considering hybrids captured a record share of America’s car sales in the first quarter, and their popularity is expected to skyrocket in the following years as buyers transition to more fuel-efficient vehicles to get some relief from the high gas prices.
